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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.48, 13,390.08 and 3,735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.48, 13,390.08 and 3,735.52 is: 5,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.48 : 13,390.08 = 3,735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.48/13,390.08 = 3,735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.48x = 13,390.08 × 3,735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.48x = 50,018,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,018,911.64/8,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.67

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